"The mission, as I understand it from many years on the Committee, 31 years here, of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation that is absolutely necessary to promote and sustain economic growth..."
"I believe that the nominee before us today represents what we once valued in this country: an individual who rises from modest means to the pinnacle of his profession and then answers the call of publ..."
"I have long advocated here the need for comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for all agency rulemakings, not just the SEC."
"Is the bottom line we cannot be accountable to the American people with a defense that is second to none on the cheap, we have to pay for it, do we not, Mr. Secretary?"
"What about the cyber challenge? That is something we have to get our hands on. If we do not, we will pay dearly, will we not?"
"General, what are we going to have to do to keep all of our troops combat ready? You need flexibility. You mentioned this earlier, but you also need resources, do you not?"
"I would also like to thank our State's delegation, specifically Senator Shelby, for the continued support of this issue and of HudsonAlpha."
"I believe that STEM education is and will continue to be vital for students as our Nation moves forward in developing our 21st century economy."
"Sustained Federal funding for STEM is critical, especially in the face of fierce competition from countries that seek to overtake our position in achievement and innovation."
"Thank you. Mr. Chairman, I am here to support you and do some good things for the environment, right?"
"We have not talked about this, Madam Chair, but the current account, our trade imbalance, would you share with us..."